Insigne admits to regrets after 'unfair' loss to Man City

The Napoli star lamented the defeat to the Group F leaders who he considers the top team in all of Europe

Lorenzo Insigne believes Wednesday's Champions League defeat to high-flying Manchester City was unfair on Napoli as their last-16 hopes were dealt a major blow.

Pep Guardiola's men advanced to the knockout round of the competition thanks to an absorbing 4-2 victory in Naples.

Napoli and City played out a thrilling contest in last month's reverse fixture in Manchester – won 2-1 by the Premier League leaders – and another match to remember caught fire when Insigne gave the hosts a dream start in the 21st minute.

City, on the back foot due to Napoli's intense pressing game early, responded with back-to-back goals from defensive duo Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones, the latter putting the visitors ahead three minutes into the second half.

Napoli midfielder Jorginho equalised with a penalty just past the hour-mark for the Serie A leaders but City showcased their counter-attacking prowess as Sergio Aguero's goal - which broke the club's scoring record - and Raheem Sterling's late strike settled the Group F clash.